The Prime Minister spoke to emergency workers at the scene of the tower, but she did not go and see any of the survivors of the tragedy – unlike Jeremy Corbyn when he arrived a short while later.

But she has promised to “do what is required” to ensure that this doesn’t happen again.

Tory MP Bob Blackman called for the immediate evacuation of buildings found to be dangerous, he said: “Get them out now. Let’s not put anyone else at risk. I don’t think it’s right that people should continue living in these buildings.